SKILL: Range of Motion One Shoulder

1. Introduce self to the resident.
2. Identify that hands should be washed.
3. Explain procedure to the resident.
4. Provide for resident’s privacy by pulling privacy curtain.
5. Raise bed between mid thigh and waist level.
6. Position resident supine (bed flat).
7. Verbalize that the resident is in good body alignment.
8. Correctly support the resident’s joint by placing one hand under elbow and the
other hand under the resident’s wrist.
9. Raise resident’s arm up and over the resident’s head (flexion).
10. Bring the resident’s arm back down to the resident’s side (extension).
11. Complete full range of motion for shoulder through flexion and extension three
times.
12. Continue supporting joints correctly and move the resident’s entire arm out away
from the body (abduction).
13. Return the resident’s arm to the side of the resident’s body (adduction)

14.Complete full range of motion for shoulder through abduction and adduction three times.
15. Do not cause discomfort or pain and do not force any joint beyond the point of free movement. (candidate must ask if they are causing any pain or discomfort).
16. Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times.
17. Lower bed.
18. Open privacy curtain.
19. Leave call light or signaling device within reach of the resident. 20. Identify that hands should be washed.

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